Combination window frame with roll-up shutter channels mounted on it and associated shutter housing

Abstract

Assembling a window frame with shutter channels mounted on it is facilitated by an indirect or direct mechanical connection of the shutter-housing base plate to the upper leg of the window frame by connectors on the front that extend over the area between the shutter channels, at a distance therefrom over the length of the upper leg of the frame. The screwless connection between the complete shutter housing and the window frame saves time and personnel.

I claim: 
     
       1. A combination window frame with a top frame member and spaced parallel frame members, a pair of roll-up shutter channels which are mounted on respective said side frame members and an associated shutter housing, further comprising front connectors on said top frame member of said window frame and extending between the shutter channels; said front connectors being spaced from said shutter channels; said shutter housing having a shutter-housing base plate; first coupling means on said base plate; said top frame member having a flat adapter extending over the length thereof and projecting forward and backward beyond said member, said adapter being bent out in a vicinity of the shutter channels and having longitudinal edges in the form of matching connectors that match said front connectors so that at least said front connectors and said matching connectors engage with each other; second coupling means on said adapter for engaging said first coupling means on said base plate, whereby said adapter mounts said shutter housing to said window frame. 
     
     
       2. A combination as defined in claim 1 wherein said to matching of connector is pocket shaped for accommodating a corresponding front connector. 
     
     
       3. A combination as defined in claim 2 wherein said a front connector fits and is anchored into said pocket in assembled state. 
     
     
       4. A combination as defined in claim 2 wherein said pocket extends over a surface of said on a side facing away from said upper leg. 
     
     
       5. A combination as defined in claim 2 wherein said pocket is accessible from above. 
     
     
       6. A combination as defined in claim 1 wherein said adapter can be attached to said window frame by screws. 
     
     
       7. A combination as defined in claim 1 including channeling elements insertable into said shutter channels from above and extending beyond the upper leg of said frame, said channeling elements fitting into recesses in an edge of said base plate. 
     
     
       8. A combination as defined in claim 7, wherein one of said channeling elements has a bent-in edge section at a free end fitting tightly into a pocket shaped into said base plate. 
     
     
       9. A combination as defined in claim 1 including channeling elements extending out of said base plate and insertable from above into said shutter channels. 
     
     
       10. A combination window frame with roll-up shutter guides mounted thereon and an associated shutter housing on top of said frame comprising: said window frame having an upper frame member and spaced side frame members; said roll-up shutter guides mounted on said side frame members; said shutter housing mounted on top of said upper frame member; said housing having a base plate; first coupling elements on said upper frame member over a region between said shutter guides and spaced from said shutter guides, said first coupling elements extending substantially over the length of said frame member; and adapter removably attaching said housing to said upper frame member, said adaptor being attached to said upper frame member and extending over the the length of said base plate and having second coupling elements corresponding to and engaging said first coupling elements; and means on said adapter for connecting said adapter to said base plate, whereby said adapter mounts said shutter housing to said window frame. 
     
     
       11. A combination window frame with a front side and with roll-up shutter channels mounted thereon and an associated shutter housing, comprising: said window frame having an upper frame member and spaced side frame members; said roll-up shutter channels mounted on said side frame members; front connectors on said front side of said window frame and extending over an area between the shutter channels substantially over the length of said upper frame member; said front connectors being spaced from said shutter channels; said shutter housing having a base plate; coupling means removably attaching said housing to said upper frame member, said adaptor being attached to said base plate; an adapter on said upper frame member and having an inner edge; said coupling means on said base plate comprising a longitudinal slot; and a projecting element on said inner edge and extending alternately into said slot, whereby said adapter mounts said shutter housing to said window frame.